Since your uncle is a high ranking dss official, then let him introduce you to a top politician who will sponsor you into politics and be your godfather. Trust me bro, you will be more respected and have the security agencies at your beck and call. Money begets power, if you know how to go about it.

R

Man 'o' War or Fulani Herdsmen!

My friend, graduate first.

wildchild1:
Military is divided into 3 arms: Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air force and Nigerian Navy, The Form for officers in Air force has closed, Army is on going and Navy will be out before the end of the year.
Air force is the most organised of the 3 but Navy have more money and Army is the least of the 3 but easiest to join and Navy is the hardest to join.

No job like a military job man, trust me. Have been asking myself,can I do another job aside a military one? Hmmmm only time will tell Good luck with yours

P'S: don't know anything about DSS except from the dirty jobs they do for government in power

Hello, its always a thing of pride and honour to serve one's nation at that capacity. I am looking forward to joining the Nigerian Army thorough the DSSC. I ve applied though buh don't how easy it's going to be. Can you be of help ?

winkmart:
MUST YOU DIE THROUGH GUNSHOT

BE A PILOT AND DIE BY PLANE CRASH.... MORE HONORABLE

Have not see a more sarcasm answer as this

DSS is a government tool, u may b required 2 live a fake life. Army has more honor buh more death risk. Both are r good n bad, its ur call to decide

If you like suit, fancy guns, less blood, less real-time gun use, less prestige, more dirty Jobs, and most of all extra cash from work done then DSS is for YOU.
BUT if you like uniform that speaks for itself, real gun, more action, ashawo connection, prestige, Honda car and most of all national burial when you die then Army is for you.
For me I go join Navy drown for ocean jare

wildchild1:
Military is divided into 3 arms: Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air force and Nigerian Navy, The Form for officers in Air force has closed, Army is on going and Navy will be out before the end of the year.
Air force is the most organised of the 3 but Navy have more money and Army is the least of the 3 but easiest to join and Navy is the hardest to join.

No job like a military job man, trust me. Have been asking myself,can I do another job aside a military one? Hmmmm only time will tell Good luck with yours

P'S: don't know anything about DSS except from the dirty jobs they do for government in power

wild child please I need your number to ask few questions about force

Dss prollly

POLICE Reason : Police is your friend.

As a soldier, the risk of being hit by an anti aircraft gun is almost as sure as lai Mohammed doing his thing... But as a dss personnel, you may only get shot at and you are most likely to dodge it. what am I saying sef? Anyway I nefa chop breakfast.

love the airforce, only our nation doesn't have high grade jets

What yup about the people saying that after retirement from DSS, one's life will be miserable?

Guy, go join the NIA!!!!! That is the best security agency!

HolyHero:
Dear nairalanders


i am about to make one of the most important decision of my life.. If not the most important..


I have always have passion for military and security jobs... I love the adventure and pride that comes with the job..


Though i am aware that the nature of the job is not like call of duty or frontline commando where you can come back to life after getting killed.. I still love the job


to the main deal... Now i told my uncle who happens to be a high ranking DSS officer that i would like to be a DSS operative when i graduate from the university... He said the DSS doesn't recruit like any other security agencies and that their selection and training procedures are tough... But i am optimistic i can pass...


Now the main issue is that this evening a friend of mine advise me to join the army.. He argued that the army is way better than the DSS.


I am kind of confuse and i need your suggestions and advice..

Between the directorate of state security and the Nigerian Army.. Which one is better in terms of:


1. Equipment
2, training
3. Respect and prestige
4. Career security
5. Professionalism
6. Funding


nairalanders please suggest and give reason..

Cc Lalasticala,

Lanre, u carry ds matter come nairaland again. Na wah oo

Just do none! Beta start up a business nd start making money. Dnt go nd waste ur time wantin to shoot pple shine ur eyes

Hollawaley:
Army violates human right, you may get stuck at seargent rank till you retire sef. No good payment, no after retirement benefits if you get posted to northeast after like one or two tours, you'll get POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Dss is just abt secret missions to kill and abduct and kill and kill and kill and kill. This would haunt your conscience Forever

HUGE LIE ABOUT PAYMENT! THE NIGERIAN MILITARY ARE BEING PAYED WELL RIGHT NOW. (NAVY, ARMY OR AIR FORCE) VERY WELL PAID. AND AS FAR AS YOU INTELLIGENT,YOU Will BE PROMOTED. AL THO, ATIMES POLITICKING COULD BE INVOLVED IN PROMOTION. BUT IF YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL GOD ON YOUR SIDE, NO SHAKING!!

I wonder how anyone with his right senses will join army..is that work? work that all you are trained to do is kill...As a Christian you should avoid being a human soldier but a soldier for Jesus
DSS is even better just that in this part of the world's it will be a nightmare..manipulation by Govt etc.
I don't fancy any of these jobs in Nigeria ..there are more interesting to do than killing pipo or spying...
why don't u think of doing something that will help humanity in general not jobs that destroy pipo or spying...

If the DSS are as effective as people rate them to be that means you my young man have SUCCESSFULLY ruined every chance at the job not minding your passion.

You've succeeded in ratting out your uncle, shown your primary motivation is public perception of you especially from family members.

Graduate first, you can't be handed your future while you're on your way there.

Best of luck.

NaijaTalkTown:
DSS is a nice job, you get to do a lot of dirty jobs but expect you and your family to get spied by CIA, MI6 and other major intelligence agency across the globe. Depending on what you did, your life could become miserable after retirement from DSS. The Army is better bro. And know you won't get stuck at Sergeant because after graduating from the university and completing your NYSC program, if you make it to the Army, you will start at the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and you will remain there for 18 months before you get promoted to the rank of a Lieutenant. Depending on how well you perform, you can be placed as a Platoon Leader. Platoon Leaders are normally within the Lieutenant and 2nd Lieutenant ranks. After two years (that is, 3 years and 6 months), you become eligible to get a promotion to the rank of Captain and this of course will depend on your performance as a Lieutenant. After 3 years you become eligible to get a promotion to the rank of Major.

You make it sound so easy with the promotions.

amtaken:
Look for USA or Canadian visa and join the USA army or Canadian Army. Thank me later.


Nobody should come preach patriotism here for me. The Nigerian Government does not care for our soldiers. They are so neglected and mostly die like fowls and the Government refuses to pay adequate compensation to their families.

Don't mind them, I've often stress Nigerians who shout patriotism don't know the true meaning of that term, in fact many all of them who are quick to swing that word are hypocrites and liars who first deny the amalgamation upon entering America or Europe when asked by an average Joe where in Africa is he/she from. In as much as I love the military, joining an non-serious one such as the type in Nigeria discourage me. Do you know the 'how to' of joining the US / Canadian army ?

Bro juz take a chill and decide on d one u lyk and av no regret over it coz I've been involved in DSS wch I was sidelined...only 8 of us made it trough and 5 is to be picked from my state.

Army has lotta prestige, power and money if u knw ur way tru it, trust me on dat coz I'm so close to lotta them be it any rank. Army DSSC and SSC is on ry now so if u want...

DSS too has lotta advantage as a young cadre, ul train in Israel for months and enjoy some benefits which I can mention here..I juz op am bin favord again with this DSSC Airforce..so bro choose whaeva makes u happy. Gudluck

nwadiuko1:
dss will make your life miserable after retirement

how?

Every body is just commenting no body is correcting the Inspired young officer. Dss means # Department of State Services NOT directorate! I would have advised you to join the Army if not for your uncle you mentioned.
However the ball is in your court.

bedspread:
HUGE LIE ABOUT PAYMENT! THE NIGERIAN MILITARY ARE BEING PAYED WELL RIGHT NOW. (NAVY, ARMY OR AIR FORCE) VERY WELL PAID. AND AS FAR AS YOU INTELLIGENT,YOU Will BE PROMOTED. AL THO, ATIMES POLITICKING COULD BE INVOLVED IN PROMOTION. BUT IF YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL GOD ON YOUR SIDE, NO SHAKING!!

na so bro! Derz a big difference btwn a soldier and an officer..huge difference! Nd der bn paid well

Sixaxis:
Bro juz take a chill and decide on d one u lyk and av no regret over it coz I've been involved in DSS wch I was sidelined...only 8 of us made it trough and 5 is to be picked from my state.

Army has lotta prestige, power and money if u knw ur way tru it, trust me on dat coz I'm so close to lotta them be it any rank. Army DSSC and SSC is on ry now so if u want...

DSS too has lotta advantage as a young cadre, ul train in Israel for months and enjoy some benefits which I can mention here..I juz op am bin favord again with this DSSC Airforce..so bro choose whaeva makes u happy. Gudluck

# Nobody is sending anyone to Israel brother .
Say only what you know not what you hear!
Israel training was decades back not now..

In terms of funding,training/Equipment(i'd go with the DSS)

I thought this is for only US citizens? Please enlighten me more on how possible this is.

amtaken:
Look for USA or Canadian visa and join the USA army or Canadian Army. Thank me later.





Nobody should come preach patriotism here for me. The Nigerian Government does not care for our soldiers. They are so neglected and mostly die like fowls and the Government refuses to pay adequate compensation to their families.

sammhi:
I wonder how anyone with his right senses will join army..is that work? work that all you are trained to do is kill...As a Christian you should avoid being a human soldier but a soldier for Jesus
DSS is even better just that in this part of the world's it will be a nightmare..manipulation by Govt etc.
I don't fancy any of these jobs in Nigeria ..there are more interesting to do than killing pipo or spying...
why don't u think of doing something that will help humanity in general not jobs that destroy pipo or spying...

Datz a very wrong orientation! So whoz to defend ur territory against its enemies?? Or u think everyfn is safe w/out d military? Or u think DSS and Army is "only" trained to kill people and spy as uv claimed??

dopedealer:


# Nobody is sending anyone to Israel brother .
Say only what you know not what you hear!
Israel training was decades back not now..

I laugh!! I know this well and well bro